Year End Giving 2023: Your Gift Matched!

Looking back on the past year, we want to express our gratitude to the many generous people who have assisted us in helping 548 people from East Haven to East Lyme, receive individual services though the guided assistance program (GAP).

Would you be willing to make a year-end contribution that impacts your community in a lasting way? Donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000 in honor of Amy Jaffe, former board member and long-time supporter of Women & Family Life Center.

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SPONSOR THE 2024 EMPOWHER GALA

Business Sponsorships 

Individual Sponsorships

To process your payment for sponsorship please call us at the center at (203) 458-6699 or send a check to Women & Family Life Center at 96 Fair Street, Guilford, CT 06437.

Looking for a last minute holiday gift? EmpowHer Gala early bird tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, December 11th!

Meet our New Marketing & Events Manager!

Emily Rorke

"As a Guilford native who recently moved back from Tucson, Arizona for a new start in Guilford Lakes, I couldn't be more excited to join the team of W&FLC. After growing up in Guilford, I also lived in Texas and Florida before attending the University of Arizona. As a single mom to a two-year old daughter, I am looking forward to this opportunity to continuing making the shoreline a great place for women, children and families!"

Holiday Giving Tree

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our giving tree! We still have many types of gift tags available! Each tag lists a gift card or item that fulfills a need for the women and families of our Center. Pick up a gift tag starting Monday, November 13th, Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Can’t stop by to grab a tag? Give us a call and ask a member of the staff to pick one for you!

W&FLC Holiday Community Event

Members of the community will have the chance to drop off their donations from our Holiday Giving Tree. Come visit with members of W&FLC at the W&FLC Carriage House to learn more about what we have to offer and grab some refreshments! Friday, December 15th, 10:00AM - 1:00PM.

The Shoreline Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task force (SDVSATF) is a collaborative effort among providers on the shoreline to promote advocacy and awareness campaigns while coordinating resources and aid in the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The SDVSATF will be having their next meeting Thursday, January 25th @ 9:00 AM at the W&FLC Carriage house. 96 Fair Street, Guilford.

If you work within an informed non-profit agency, municipal office, or are a private practitioner from the area and are interested in participating, please reach out to Melanie, our Referral Navigator, at [email protected] 

Lawyer Time
One-on-one 30-minute appointments with a volunteer attorney for legal guidance and to understand rights and the legal process better. Attorneys answer questions pertaining to family, real estate, and civil law matters.?

Financial Consult
One-on-one 1-hour appointments with a volunteer Financial Coach to review finances and help participants take control of their economic independence and success. This can include budgeting, divorce & finances, debt, death claims paperwork, and even more.

If you are a person without access to a phone or computer or are living in a home where you fear your computer/phone use is being monitored you can come to the W&FLC and use a computer and phone. This can be for calling counselors, lawyers, researching jobs, revising, and printing your resumes. Computer, internet, printer, copies, fax and phone are available. In addition to a secure location to keep documents for future use.

Open to all individuals from 16 towns

Call 203-458-6699 for more information or stop by M-F between 10:00am – 3:00pm (please note the office is closed for holidays/private programs/events)

How to contact a Referral Navigator

Call us at the office 203-458-6699 or email us at [email protected] through our website. Participants in our 16 towns can also make in-person appointments for further guidance. 

Carriage House for Rent!

- Studio space with chairs available for seating up to 40

- Classroom with rolling tables and chairs for flexible seating for 10 - 20

- Wifi

- Kitchenette with sink, microwave and counter area

- Restroom with changing table

- Handicap accessible entry

- 18 off-street parking spaces, including handicapped, in a paved, well-lit lot, plus street parking

- A rolling large screen TV and HDMI cable (additional fee for private rentals)

- Renters are required to provide proof of insurance coverage

Contact Jamie Callinan for more information: 203.458. 6699 ext. 110 or [email protected]